Registered Nurse - Er

Additional Info:
CLINICAL INTERVIEW
General Information
Beds: 10, total 20 treatment spaces
Experience: 2 full years of true ER experience (any trauma level)
First-time traveler: Yes
Will be assigned a primary OCED, but the expectation when needed is to float to other OCED sites as needed and primary site may change depending on needs.
Minimum night staffing varies per location
usually 4 RN & 1 LPN, but can be 2 RN & 1 LPN
Patient Types:
Neonates Geriatrics, 25% Peds, Walk-in traumas, all types of patients ranging from cardiac, neuro, GI, respiratory, psych, frequent drop off GSWs
Will have to provide care to intubated patients will provide training for ventilator and bipap as there are no RT s onsite, RN s manage vent/bipap
Covid & PPE:
N95s
PAPRs
Goggles
Patient Ratios:
1:4
Fast track 1:6 team nurse (LVP, NP)
Required Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (No longer waived as of 1/23/2023)
Skills required
Strong ED experience, strong customer service, ventilator class (BiPAP) will provide during on boarding, knowledge of medication administration (mix own meds), chest tubes, central lines, strong IV skills
Support on the Unit:
LPN Ratio: (LPNS: 2 1 will assist in rooms, and fast tracks) can take low acuity assignments as well as assist with procedures and medication administration (within their scope)
Charge nurse: does take partial pt assignment is free in the afternoon to float and give breaks
EST/Phlebotomy: Assist draw blood, but majority is RN draw or LPN
No RT- RN s will manage Vents
No Pharm- will mix your own meds under the supervision of pharmacy via video conference
Charting System/Equipment:
EPIC
Alaris
Pyxis
Floating:
All other OCEDS
Mid shift floating (will pay for travel time)
Will call traveler if you have to float before shift starts
Orientation:
1 hospital orientation
1 full day with OCED unit educator
8h respiratory class
1 full day on the unit
Traveler Telemetry Competency Required
Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam.
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: try to rotate every other, but not guaranteed. Negotiable
Shifts: 12 hrs-Hire for a range, not a specific start time
Days: Start times can vary from 0700 -1100
Mids/Eves: Start times vary from 11a-1500p (11a,12p,13p)
NOC: Start time is 1500 & 1900
6-week schedules
Block scheduling not guaranteed (will be assigned an existing open FTE position)
Can we approve time off: 5 days ok to approve; more than 5 days request to manager
Holiday Expectations: Negotiable
Required Credentials:
2023-24 Flu Documentation
ACLS
AIDET/SMART Discharge Attestation
Annual Core Competencies
Application
Candidate Confirmation Form
Clinical References (2)
COVID Requirement
CPR Certification: BLS
Criminal Background Check Authorization
Criminal Background Check Report
Diploma
Drug Screen
FACIS Level 3
Hep B Titers / Vaccine / Declination
HIPAA
Job Description
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License/Certification
License/Certification
Medication Exam
MHS Computer Based Learning
MHS HIPAA Confidentiality Statement
MHS Meal Period Waiver
MHS Rhythm Interpretation Exam
MMR Titers or Immunizations
MOAB/CPI
NIH Stroke Scale
NRP
NURSYS
OIG Search
PALS
Physical
PPD
SAM Screen
Sex Offender
Skills Check List
TDAP
Unit Competency
Varicella Titer or Immunization
WA State Patrol WATCH